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Sunday, May 14, 2017

Ralp McQuarrie Concept Art Statue

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As Star Wars celebrates the 40th anniversary of the theatrical release of A New Hope, Sideshow Collectibles has released a really impressive statue of Ralph McQuarrie's movie concept art portrayal of stormtroopers. McQuarrie (1929 - 2012) provided the conceptual artwork that was a crucial part of bringing George Lucas' space opera to life on the silver screen. His influence permeates throughout the Star Wars franchise from the visual vibe of the original movie trilogy to influencing the characters and setting for the newer Star Wars: Rebels animated television show.

I remember
as a kid spending hours scouring through art books my aunt had given me
featuring scenes from the Star Wars movies by McQuarrie and tearing out
my favorite images to decorate the walls of my bedroom. These fantastic images transported me to
other worlds and helped develop my sense of curiosity, expanded my imagination,
and enhanced my interest in comics and science fiction. As an adult, I continue to be a big fan of
science fiction and still keep a copy of McQuarrie's "The
Illustrated Star Wars Universe" on my bookshelf. So I was really excited to see Star Wars Ralph McQuarrie Stormtrooper Star Wars Statue from Sideshow Collectibles.

Expertly
crafted in 1:5th scale, the soldier of the Empire is depicted
patrolling a corridor of the Death Star. As seen in McQuarrie’s early
incarnations, the Star Wars Ralph McQuarrie Stormtrooper Star Wars Statue comes with multiple display options –
carrying a shield in one hand while wielding a lightsaber or blaster in
the other - and is fitted with a distinctive helmet and armor that more
closely resembled fighter pilot gear than the final costumes seen on
screen.

A Star Wars Ralph McQuarrie Stormtrooper Star Wars Statue would make a great decoration for any Star Wars fan's home theater, office, game room or man cave. Displaying one of the iconic original images of the Star Wars universe would really be a great addition to a memorabilia collection. Don't hesitate to purchase one if you are interested because supply is limited and it will sell out!